Weather
Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty from 11 am – 7pm.
Updated : 05/22/2024 07:00 PM Surf
Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty from 11 am – 7pm.
Updated: 05/22/2024 07:00 PM Water Quality
No swim restrictions due to water quality.
CCE: 28 Updated : 09/04/2023 12:03 PM
What do these numbers mean?
The Chicago Park District tests the water for Enterococci bacteria seven days a week during beach season using a rapid analysis method. Enterococci is an indicator of the presence of pathogens that could make you sick. The US EPA recommends notifying the public when Enterococci bacteria levels are above 1000 CCE.
Local weather information
Updated : 07/06/2024 4:00 PM
Data obtained from: Ohio Street Beach
- Temperature 72° F/ 22.4° C
- Humidity 69%
- Wind: 4.6 MPH from SE
Local surf information
Updated: 07/06/2024 5:00 PM
Data obtained from: Ohio Street Beach
- Water Temperature: 70° F / 21.1° C
- Wave Height: 0 ft 4 in / 0.11 m
- Wave Period: 5.2 sec
Rules
- Swim only when lifeguards are on duty.
- Follow lifeguards’ instructions.
- Only Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) are permitted. Person-children wearing PFDs should have adult present.
- No smoking.
- No alcohol.
- No dogs on the beach.
- Do not feed birds or wildlife.
- Dispose of trash and recycling in appropriate containers.
- Grill in designated areas only and dispose of coals in red barrels.
- Keep accessible beach walks clear. No bicycling, skateboarding or rollerblading is permitted in these areas.
- There is no paddle or board sport access to the Lake Michigan Water Trail at North Shore Beach.
- No surfing or kiteboarding. Kiteboarding is ONLY permitted at Montrose Beach.
Hours
Facility Hours
Hours Notes
The beach is open from 6 am to 11 pm, but swimming is only permitted during the beach season when lifeguards are on duty from 11 am to 7 pm, in designated swim areas. The beach season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day, through Labor Day.
Description
Whether you are looking to relax on the sandy beach soaking in some rays or getting active our beaches are a great summer destination right in the middle of a bustling Chicago.
For questions regarding Chicago beaches, email beaches3@chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Parking/Directions
Parking Limited street parking Public Transit The following public bus & train routes serve this beach: CTA Bus Routes: 96 Lunt 147 Outer Drive Express 155 Devon CTA Red Line Station: Loyola |